jonmonkey

So I have wanted a Lexus since I was in high school. I loved the 1st gen IS..then the 2nd...then the 3rd...but then I saw the RC. Being a long time student I never had the means until recently. I came across a CPO 2016 RC 350 F-Sport RWD in Ultra White with Grey interior with 2,700 miles and pulled the trigger.






Here is a list of the mods:
- Window tint
- Plasti-dipped badges
- APEXi SMART Accel controller
- Vantrue N2 Pro Dashcam
- Opt7 underglow and interior LED kits
- OE rear lip wrapped in Avery matte black
- 20" Blaque Diamond BD-8 wheels; 20x9 et 40 front, 20x10.5 et 43 rear
- Nitto Invo tires; 255/35 front, 285/30 rear
- Tekada aFe CAI
- BC Coilovers w/ Swift springs
- Figs rear camber arms
- Tanabe Medallion axle back exhaust powder coated matte black
- RR Racing big brake kit
- Avery matte black chrome delete
- Avery matte black interior trip wrap
- Avery gloss black roof wrap
- Avery gloss black side mirror wrap

Former mods:
- RS-r Down Sus springs
- Niche Methos M194 wheels




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Meraki Autoworks

iTrader: (8)

Awesome man! Not going to mention your plug?

-Josh

jonmonkey

My bad, I meant to but my kid woke up and got me distracted. Thanks again for all the help with parts.

diggdyone

I like your style. How does the exhaust sound between 2000 and 3000 RPM? I did the muffler delete, but hated the drone so I'm back stock. I love the sound of the F sport exhaust... deep tone, but I'm not in love with the tips. Thanks

jonmonkey

There is a bit of drone from 1500-3000 rpm, especially when accelerating. It is not bad when you are just cruising. I am going to see a guy about a midpipe and new resonators. We will see what that does for the drone.

jonmonkey

Did the following upgrades to the brakes this weekend.
-Installed a Powerstop rotor and ceramic pad kit
-Installed Stoptech braided brake lines
-Painted the brake calipers with some Peridot Metallic paint that I got from automotivetouchup.com


Stoptech part# 950.44003

There was no Stoptech part number for the rear brake lines on the RC but turns out the rear line for the IS350 fits, Part# 950.44504



Adds some nice contrast

Pittsy

damn, looks really good. Im trying to pick up a 350 fsport soon so i can start a build.

sirdimarco

Bro, go to Kinneys in Watauga. Best sounding exhaust out there!

sirdimarco

Thats my old baby on the left.

jonmonkey

I want to go check them out.

sirdimarco

Check them out on youtube. No drone at all btw.

jonmonkey

How much did your exhaust from them cost? Was it cat-back?

sirdimarco

Yes, cat back and this was 2 years ago so im sure the price has gone up a bit. I was one of the first few RCs he did. Price was around 1300 I believe. They fabricate everything there.

jonmonkey

Painted an installed a Tanabe strut tower bar. Part #TTB170F, it is for the GS models but fits perfectly on the RC. Painted the engine cover to match.

sirdimarco

Looks great! Stands out for sure.